Country Program Overview:HKI-Indonesia is HKI’s oldest country office and has been a key eye health and nutrition contributor in Indonesia for over 40 years. In partnership with the Government of Indonesia, universities, donors, community organizations, and non-governmental organizations, the Indonesia country office is currently undertaking several research projects: 1) to assess promotion and use of breast milk substitutes and complementary foods for children 6-36 months among mothers and caretakers at private and public health facilities and 2) piloting and testing a model to address retinopathy of prematurity at neonatal care units and centers of ophthalmology. HKI is also leading a consortium implementing a comprehensive childhood blindness project including addressing refractive errors among school children and ensuring access to quality surgery; is implementing another innovative project to expand the reach and ensure a comprehensive approach to address diabetic retinopathy among known diabetics; and is continuing to build on the successful inclusive education of disabled children by advocating for strong support among decision makers and expanding the reach of the program to new areas. HKI-Indonesia will seek to expand the reach and depth of current projects through rigorous monitoring and evaluation to demonstrate program impact.Functional RelationshipsThe Country Director reports to the Regional Director, Operations (based in Phnom Penh) and works closely with other staff members at HKI’s Asia Pacific regional office and headquarters. External collaboration includes representatives of governmental, international, university and non-governmental organizations within Indonesia, as well as some donors.HKI has a matrixed reporting structure that respects both the line management and authority within country office and regional hierarchies; and the accountability and oversight duties of subject matter experts and multi-country program managers at the regional and headquarters level. Regular communication and a spirit of team work among colleagues, both hierarchically and laterally are essential to make this structure thrive.Scope of the Position:

The Country Director provides strategic leadership and develops action plans that further the mission of HKI and meet the evolving conditions in Indonesia. S/he has overall responsibility for ensuring technical and operational excellence in the delivery of all activities to achieve the objectives established in grants and strategic plans, and representing HKI to disseminate findings and secure and expand funding for project activities in Indonesia. This position is based in Jakarta with travel to project sites required.Specific Responsibilities:Overall Management and Leadership

Provide strategic vision and direction for overall program design, implementation, and proposal development; Work closely with the country team to accomplish the strategic goals.

Lead and oversee the implementation of HKI-Indonesia programs and the management of the office.

Represent HKI in formal and informal meetings with government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities

Identify opportunities and generate funding from international and bilateral agencies, and donor agencies.

Work with regional office and headquarters to manage the development and implementation of annual country budgets.

Authorize expenditures for grant or contract allocations and ensure compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements.

Ensure the preparation and accuracy and timely submission of financial and narrative reports that comply with grant or contract agreements and ensure compliance with all aspects of donor funding and HKI policies.

Hire and manage personnel and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity.

Qualifications:

Minimum seven years of field experience in international public health or nutrition programs including demonstrated experience in program development, implementation and evaluation, plus a minimum master’s degree in public health, eye health, nutrition, development or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations. Experience in research design, data analysis and interpretation.